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Intake Side

  1. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G10263528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil flow control solenoid valve, and remove the intake oil flow control solenoid valve.
    • RH side
      Fig 2: Locating Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector Bolt (RH Side)
      G10263618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 3: Locating Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector Bolt (LH Side)
      G10263619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.